Johnny Dooley - Managerial Career

Managerial Career

In retirement from playing Dooley maintained a keen interest in the game. In 2004 he served in a coaching capacity with the Kildare senior hurling team and in 2005 he took charge of the Offaly minor hurling team. Following unsuccessful stints in both Kildare and Offaly Dooley was invited to Westmeath where he took charge of coaching the county's senior hurling team. During his year as coach Dooley saw Westmeath capture the Christy Ring Cup. Following the resignation of manager Séamus Qualter following this victory Dooley took over as manager.